Lead for Change Blog

Freedom Sunday

September 19, 2018

Once again, we’ll be joining people across the world to celebrate Freedom Sunday, a day that places the spotlight on the reality of slavery in our world and how we can be a part of ending it . In addition to hearing about how The River became involved in this work, we’ll also look at […]

Club Fair @ Laurel School

September 8, 2018

Recruiting of new club members for the 2018-2019 school year

La Mesa Fair Trade Shopping Event

August 24, 2018

Join us at our annual La Mesa Fair Trade Shopping Event from 8am to 1:30pm. in La Mesa . Enjoy Fair Trade Ben & Jerry’s ice cream while perusing the aisles of hand made baskets, jewelry, purses, belts, wallets, handbags, jackets, scarves, toys, pottery, Christmas ornaments, gift baskets, coffee, tea, chocolate and lots more! Lots […]

Fair Trade Shopping Event in La Mesa!

June 29, 2018

Discover fair trade gifts, home decor and jewelry handcrafted by artisans around the world. Enjoy samples of coffee and chocolate while shopping. Featuring local vendors: All Across Africa, Around the World Gifts, Awaken Fair Trade, Ben & Jerry’s, Cafe Moto, Equal Exchange Chocolates, Fair Trade Decor, Dr. Bronners, Genesis Fair Trade, Guatemala Project, Lumily, Malia […]

Fair Trade Shopping Event in La Mesa!

June 29, 2018

Discover fair trade gifts, home decor and jewelry handcrafted by artisans around the world. The fifth grade class will be selling coffee, chocolate & tea to earn money for their sixth grade camp fund. Featuring local vendors: All Across Africa, Around the World Gifts, Awaken Fair Trade, Ben & Jerry’s, Cafe Moto, Equal Exchange Chocolates, […]

Banana Industry Presentation

June 28, 2018

at PJC. For millions of residents in the banana lands, the production of bananas means social upheaval, violence and pesticide poisoning. Learn about the oppressive banana industry’s history and were we are today. This talk is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit each participant. People are encouraged to arrive […]

Cocoa Campaign For Kids

June 28, 2018

Interactive games and activities that teach about issues of exploitation and wealth distribution within the cocoa supply chain. Games are designed to engage people of all ages! (ages 6 and up).

Promote Fair Trade 101

June 28, 2018

The aim of this presentation is to give some background on the history of global trade and how trade has historically come at the expense of marginalizing people in the Global South. We will examine the Fair Trade Movement is an alternative trading system that ensures small producers Global South are given access to the […]

Banana Industry Presentation

June 27, 2018

Wednesday, July 4, 1pm Banana Industry, PJC. This talk is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit each participant with regards to the oppressive banana industry. People interested in staying involved with the Peace & Justice Center’s programming are encouraged to stay after for our weekly Programming Meeting.

Fair Trade 101

June 27, 2018

November 3rd, Saturday 2-3pm Fair Trade 101, at PJC. The aim of this presentation is to give some background on the history of global trade and how trade has historically come at the expense of marginalizing people in the Global South. We will examine the Fair Trade Movement is an alternative trading system that ensures […]

Cocoa Campaign for Kids!

June 27, 2018

October 27th, Saturday 2-3pm Cocoa Campaign for Kids, at PJC. Interactive games and activities that teach about issues of exploitation and wealth distribution within the cocoa supply chain. Games are designed to engage people of all ages! (ages 6 and up).

Cocoa Campaign

June 27, 2018

October 6th, Saturday 2-3pm Cocoa Campaign, at PJC. This presentation focuses on the issue of child slavery and human trafficking in the cocoa industry. It is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit each participant. People are encouraged to arrive at 1:30pm to participate in a PJC New Volunteer Orientation.

Banana Industry Presentation

June 27, 2018

September 22th, Saturday 2-3pm Banana Industry Presentation, at PJC. For millions of residents in the banana lands, the production of bananas means social upheaval, violence and pesticide poisoning. Learn about the oppressive banana industry’s history and were we are today. This talk is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit […]

Understanding Fair Trade Labels

June 27, 2018

September 8th, Saturday 2-3pm Understanding Fair Trade Labels, at PJC. Explore the differences between Fair Trade Certifications, Fair Trade Membership Organizations, and Direct Trade to help us better understand the Fair Trade Movement. People are encouraged to arrive at 1:30pm to participate in a PJC New Volunteer Orientation.

Free Trade vs Fair Trade

June 27, 2018

On Saturday, August 4th from 2-3pm, there will be a Free Trade vs Fair Trade presentation at PJC. Learn basic information about globalization and how policies and practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. This program shows how the Fair Trade movement and principles […]

Fair Trade 101

June 27, 2018

July 7th, Saturday 2-3pm Fair Trade 101, at PJC. The aim of this presentation is to give some background on the history of global trade and how trade has historically come at the expense of marginalizing people in the Global South. We will examine the Fair Trade Movement is an alternative trading system that ensures […]

K-Week Campus Ruckus Tabling Event

May 23, 2018

Calling all Freshman! Come out to Campus Ruckus to have some fun, play some games, and learn how to get involved on campus! The Fair Trade Campaign will have a table offering information, sign ups, goodies, and more! Play some Fair Trade Frisbee to win a prize!

Fairtrade Shopping Sundays

May 17, 2018

Every Sunday – We feature fairtrade products in our Partners Fairtrade Boutique retail space and in our Sangha Cafe social space. We love to talk about fairtrade and how we support communities around the world – Come Join Us on Sunday 10:15am and 12:15pm! … and check out our services too at 9am and 11am.